Since others are posting "how I wash cars" threads, here is mine

[Scottwax]

I use terry cloth towels to dry wheels.



Some people use a pesticide sprayer to rinse the wheels and wheel wells after using a rinseless wash.

[Frito Bandito]

Enjoyed the read. Two questions: Which Armor All do you use and what brand of chenille covered foam pad do you like? I just picked up some Armor All foam to try as my fenderwell dressing and after reading that I`m wondering if I should try it on my tires too. I currently use a EuroW mitt with my ONR washes and like it OK and I`ve been thinking of trying a different was media.

[imported_artikxscout]

^ very very helpful.

[Scottwax]

Enjoyed the read. Two questions: Which Armor All do you use and what brand of chenille covered foam pad do you like? I just picked up some Armor All foam to try as my fenderwell dressing and after reading that I`m wondering if I should try it on my tires too. I currently use a EuroW mitt with my ONR washes and like it OK and I`ve been thinking of trying a different was media.

I use the regular, original shine formula of Armor All. I just grab whatever the softest chenille pads that Pep Boys, Big Lots, etc have on the shelf.

[Zet]

Really great write-up Scott, thanks :xyxthumbs



I`ve tried using a chenille pad with ONR, but I found that it turned almost black within a few panels, and it didn`t seem to rinse out so easily in the bucket. I know that you don`t get marring so I`m probably worrying without reason :nervous:



Also how wet would you say you get the pad, is it soaking, or do you sqeeze it out somewhat?

[imported_Denzil]

This should honestly be stickied. It`s definitely a good reference guide, especially for all of our current and future newcomers.

[kleraudio]

Can you say "STICKY". Thanks Scott, Ive been taking your advice ever since i joined these forums! Ive been washing cars for a long time, and Im still bookmarking this post!



Jim

[Scottwax]

Also how wet would you say you get the pad, is it soaking, or do you sqeeze it out somewhat?

I dunk it into the ONR solution and squeeze out the excess. You still want to get a decent amount of ONR solution on the paint but you don`t have to absolutely soak the car unless it is really dirty.

[toml]

Drying



Microfiber towels-waffle weaves for conventional washing, plush microfibers with Optimum No Rinse.

Scott, very helpful write-up. Thanks!



I`m curious though ... with ONR, what plush MFs do you use for your two drying passes?

[Scottwax]

Scott, very helpful write-up. Thanks!



I`m curious though ... with ONR, what plush MFs do you use for your two drying passes?

Meguiars Super Terrys for the first drying pass, yellow (with black trim) 16 x 16 Excel Detail MFs for the second pass.

[toml]

Meguiars Super Terrys for the first drying pass, yellow (with black trim) 16 x 16 Excel Detail MFs for the second pass.

Awesome. I thought those were your towels of choice, but I thought that perhaps you had switched to all MFs for drying.



I find the Megs Super Terrys super easy to clean ... an added benefit when they`re being used for the first drying pass.



Thanks again Scott! I`ve benefited greatly from your posts and expertise here.

[imported_Denzil]

No sticky? :sadwavey:

[Scottwax]

No sticky? :sadwavey:

:nixweiss Maybe they will archive it?



I have it stickied in a forum I mod on another board but you have to be a member to even read the forums.

[mborner]

Scottwax, thank you for not posting all the abbreviated terms, it really helps the beginners.

[Greg Nichols]

This thread should be a must read for all new members, it gives so much info so plainly. In addition it heads off some of the most common questions.



A Sticky MUST

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